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Military History: American Conflicts and Wars

U.S. Government Resources

Below are some U.S. Government resources about the Spanish-American War.

Screenshot of "Telegram from Captain James A. Forsythe to Secretary of the Navy about the sinking of the USS Maine"

Telegram from Captain James A. Forsythe to Secretary of the Navy about the sinking of the USS Maine (Image source: NAID: 300264)


Screenshot of "Spanish-American War Memorial"

Arlington National Cemetery

Screenshot of "Spanish-American War and the Philippine-American War, 1898-1902"

National Park Service

Screenshot of "Spanish-American War 1898"

Naval History and Heritage Command

Screenshot of "War with Spain Medal of Honor Recipients"

U.S. Army Medal of Honor

Screenshot of "The Spanish-American War, 1898"

U.S. Department of State

Screenshot of "Sailors, Soldiers, and Marines of the Spanish-American War"

U.S. National Archives and Records Administration

Screenshot of "Declaration of War with Spain, 1898 (H.R. 10086)"

U.S. Senate